Responsive Nature-Driven Imagery to Reduce Delirium After Cardiac Surgery
Opening soon NCT07051096
Run by University of British Columbia · for 18 and older · All sexes
What this study is about
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a novel device (MindfulGarden) is beneficial in a population of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is a novel device (MindfulGarden) that uses responsive nature-driven imagery feasible in patients undergoing cardiac surgery? Will use of this device reduce the use of psychotropic medications, improve recovery experience, and improve delirium? Participants will receive routine post-operative management and standard delirium reduction measures. They will be randomized into two groups where one receives the novel device (MindfulGarden) and the other does not.
Who can join (things the study team will check)
✅ You may be able to join if…
- Planned open-heart cardiac surgery (e.g. coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement surgery);
- Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent in English;
- At least one delirium risk factor: 1) Age less than 65yrs; 2) History of delirium; 3) History of stroke/TIA; 4) Known cognitive impairment; 5) Depression requiring medication.
🚫 You may not be able to join if…
- Severe pre-existing cognitive impairment (Montreal Cognitive Assessment [MOCA6]<10)
- Uncorrected visual impairment;
- Significant impairment from psychiatric disease;
- Enrolment in another clinical trial which may interfere with the study outcome measures.
Where this trial is running
- St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who to contact
Alana Flexman, MD · 604-682-2344 · aflexman@providencehealth.bc.ca
It's completely normal to call and ask questions before deciding anything. Mention the study ID: NCT07051096.
Verify everything on the official ClinicalTrials.gov record. Page updated July 2026.